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ROGER MICHAEL SCHAFERSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Higher Education professional with nearly 25 years of experience in school operations, educational compliance, accreditation and program development. Deep and successful proficiency with four regional institutional accreditors, five national accreditors and 15 programmatic accreditors. Additionally, my service provided solutions on all sides of the dialogue as an institutional representative, a Commission member for six years and involvement in the ongoing development of accreditation initiatives and standards has helped to shape a holistic view of both traditional and vocational education with a mindset completely focused on student success. Major strengths include: Ability to lead institutions through academics, finance, financial aid, career services and admissions; knowledge and skills related to institutional and programmatic accreditation; thorough understanding of state and federal education law and regulations; development and delivery of distance education, development and implementation of innovative simulated delivery methods, and an excellent ability to resolve grievances and complaints at the student and agency level.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2016-Present Heritage Institute Ft. Myers, FLExecutive Director- Responsible for all School operations, including staffing,

finance, career services, academics, admissions and financial aid

- Setting, executing and meeting EBITDA expectations- Ensuring and promoting an environment so that all programs

achieve or exceed minimum placement & completion rates- Development of institutional growth planning and the

implementation of new programs, tools and strategies to increase school success

- Committed to increasing positive partnerships between the School and the community

- Working with all accreditors and the regulatory community to

create an atmosphere of trust

December 2013-March 2016 bluedoor Publishing Minneapolis, MNDirector- Editorial developer working with institutions in the private

postsecondary sector in product development and marketplace solutions

- Strategic planning, implementation and operational oversight for bluedoor publishing, LLC

- Responsible for the expansion of digital products that meet customer and student demand

December 2012-Present Ed Partners, LLC Treasure Island, FLChief Executive Officer- Working with institutions, vendors and agencies in higher

education with a focus on compliance, accreditation, program development and staff training

- Performing accreditation review and preparation for programmatic, national and regional accredited institutions and programs

- Preparation of state and other regulatory submissions- Development of health-related Ground, Blended, Hybrid, and

100% distance education programs

October 2007-September 2012Career Education CorporationHoffman Estates, IL

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Health Division- Responsible for the educational activities for all allied health

and nursing programs at 41 campuses- Oversight and management of school-level directors of

education- Development of new and revised curriculum for all health

programs- Development and oversight of health-related Blended, Hybrid,

and 100% distance education programs- Responsible for overseeing the programmatic accreditation

processes of relevant disciplines with fifteen separate programmatic accreditors

January 2004-September 2007Career Education CorporationHoffman Estates, IL

Director, Accreditation Review- Responsible for compliance activities related to educational

programs and curricula (State, Federal, Institutional, Programmatic)

- Provision of guidance to corporate management regarding accreditation, curriculum composition and regulatory issues

- Resolution of student complaints and agency disputes- Development of policy and procedures relating to educational

quality and compliance

July 2003-January 2004Career Education Corporation Hoffman Estates, ILRegional Director of Compliance, Health Education Division- Responsible for compliance activities related to Health

Education Division (State, Federal, Institutional, Programmatic)

- Development of catalogs, enrollment agreements and printed materials to conform to the guidelines of nine different states

- Resolution of student complaints- Consultant to school management teams in preparation for

and during accrediting agency team visits

December 2000-June 2003Whitman Education Group Miami, FLDirector of Educational Effectiveness/Special Projects- Responsible for school-level compliance as related to

educational activities and curricula- Resolution of student complaints- Team Leader for all internal Quality Assurance audits- Provided closure on legal and regulatory matters

April 1996 – November 2000Saint Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FLDirector of Admission & Enrollment- Directed admissions to all limited-enrollment health

education programs- Fulfilled legal procedures for safety, security and

confidentiality of student files and registration records- Preparation and certification of student records for

governmental agencies, lenders and employers

EDUCATION

2002 - 2007 University of South Florida

Tampa, FLMaster’s in Health Administration

1993 - 1998 University of South FloridaTampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES- Former Advisory Board Member, American

Council on Education, College Credit Recommendation Service

- Member, NASFAA

- Former Commissioner, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

- Participation/presentation in numerous panel discussions related to health education programs and proprietary school compliance

- Member of APSCU Health Education Committee